Sustainability Technology & The Evolution of Smart Cities

Category: Tech Charrette 3 – Trash

Exclusive Collection Centers : areas designated for residential trash disposal; DSNY trucks will only go to collection centers to pick; data system to record accurate info.Zoning
Use current pick-up zones. Each zone will have collection centers – quantity depending on current demand

Data Collection
All received trash will be weighed and associated with a unique waste disposal ID, which includes name, location, type of business (if applicable), and will track trash disposal patterns. New Yorkers must create a personal profile ID and PIN No.

DSNY Pick-Up: Semi-Automated Process
Garbage trucks will only pick-up trash from the collection center. Recyclable and refuse waste days remain. Trash will be collected on a timely schedule and adjusted based on demand.

Who’s involved (Stakeholders)?

Community (anyone who dumps trash in the street): residential, commercial, small business

Labor unions
Action Carting and Progressive Waste Solutions (formerly IESI), are fully unionized; their New York City refuse collection truck workers are represented by several unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the United Workers of America

Government departments DSNY picks up garbage from all city agencies

City CouncilTo enact long-term policy change

Benefits:

Cost Savings

Cleaner streets (due to leaking bags)

Reduced rodent problem

Reduced labor costs = savings for the city

Reduced job-related injuries for DSNY

Better for the environment

More efficient driving routes: reduction in vehicle emissions

Trucks only drive with full loads, reduced number of trucks to pick up garbage